Verb
1. stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something;
"Her former friends now avoid her"2. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening;
"Let's avoid a confrontation""head off a confrontation""avert a strike"3. refrain from doing something;
"She refrains from calling her therapist too often""He should avoid publishing his wife's memoires"4. refrain from certain foods or beverages;
"I keep off drugs""During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day"5. declare invalid;
"The contract was annulled""void a plea"